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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.58, 519.54 and 368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.58, 519.54 and 368.04 is: 506.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.58 : 519.54 = 368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.58/519.54 = 368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.58x = 519.54 × 368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.58x = 191,211.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,211.50/377.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.41

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